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CA54 CKY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,725 mi
Last recorded133,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 133,725 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 133,725 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,934 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 128,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,778 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 102,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,072 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on Outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Undertays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,738 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,667 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CA54 CKY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA54 CKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA54 CKY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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